• Concentrations and endocrine disruptive potential of phthalates in marine mammals from the Norwegian Arctic 

      Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Harju, Mikael; Lühmann, Katharina; Aars, Jon; Ask, Amalie; Goksøyr, Anders; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lydersen, Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      This study investigated concentrations of phthalates (diesters of phthalic acids) in blubber/adipose tissue of blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus), fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) ...
    • First documentation of plastic ingestion in the arctic glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus) 

      Benjaminsen, Stine Charlotte; Bourgeon, Sophie; Herzke, Dorte; Ask, Amalie; Collard, France; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Arctic wildlife is facing multiple stressors, including increasing plastic pollution. Seabirds are intrinsic to marine ecosystems, but most seabird populations are declining. We lack knowledge on plastic ingestion in many ...